In partnership with MCB Real Estate and The Mayor’s Office, Downtown Partnership presents the BOOST Harborplace Local Tenancy Program, supporting 7 grants for Baltimore-based entrepreneurs to set up short-term retail locations at the most iconic mall in Downtown Baltimore. Winners are eligible for unrestricted grants ranging from $20,000 – 25,000, and extensive wraparound support to support openings in 2023/2024.
Apply TodayThe Deadline to apply for the BOOST Harborplace Local Tenancy Program has been extended to October 13, 2023. Apply Today.
This document includes more information on the available retail spaces.
Explore the SpacesGet more info on the BOOST Harborplace Incubator Program during a Zoom info session and Q&A on September 18 at 1pm.
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As in the rest of the country, storefront vacancies have increased in Downtown Baltimore due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Black-owned small business have been most at-risk for closure, and have historically had less access to capital. Additionally, targeted business incentives will ensure Downtown Baltimore’s retail sector has a swift and equitable recovery.
In order to qualify for the Downtown BOOST Program applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements.
September 12, 2023: BOOST Harborplace Incubator Application Opens
September 18, 2023, 1–2 PM: Information/FAQ session hosted via Zoom
September 27, 2023, 9-11 AM: Open House for business owners interested in touring the available retail spaces. Check in at the former H&M space in the Light Street Pavillion upon arrival.
October 6, 2023: Application Deadline
October 13, 2023: NEW Application Deadline
First Week of November, 2023: Winners notified
Boost Harborplace Incubator is made possible by MCB Real Estate and by the Office of Mayor Brandon Scott.
BOOST Round 2 was Sponsored by Guinness Open Gate Brewery and supported by BGE. It is also supported by Baltimore Community Lending, Gross Mendelsohn, Real Projectives, Rosenberg Martin Greenberg LLP, Maryland Small Business Development Center, the Small Business Resource Center and Trout Daniel & Associates.
Bmore Empowered operates with the mission to create programming for Black girls and women in Baltimore City that provides them with the tools to live empowered lives through leadership, entrepreneurship, and holistic wellness. At the helm of Bmore Empowered are Kieta Iriarte-Amin, Nazaahah Amin, and Hana Pugh; their future storefront location is 5 N Howard St.
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Decorelle is a luxury interior design firm that retails home furniture and decor coupled with the offering of luxury staging services. Decorelle was created by Elle Odoi and Yvette Pappoe to fill a gap in the interior design market that often fails to capture the middle-income person. Decorelle’s future storefront location is 305 N Howard St.
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FBWL is an apparel brand created by Brian Dawkins as a declaration to encourage a positive outlook on the city of Baltimore and its residents. FBWL allows customers to represent their city and communicate and offer intentional love. FBWL’s future storefront location is 7 N Howard St.
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Sacred House’s second storefront location will provide high-quality herbal products and services to support the health and well-being of the community. Morgan Stokes will sell organic bulk herbs, herbal teas, tinctures, and health products while offering wellness consultations and events. Sacred House’s future storefront location is 417 N Howard St.
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Smith Co, led by Qwishuna and Von Smith, is a fashion, music, and lifestyle retail space home of Lobe’ Dangle & Pastels Goods and Co. With its roots in the intersection of music and fashion, Smith Co offers an exclusive range of premium products and services. Smith Co’s future storefront location is 100 W Lexington St.